William D. Fong

William D. Fong

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business

6588 Corporate Drive, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Fong Ilagan

6588 Corporate Drive, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX, 77036-3476

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William D. Fong's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephanie | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great lawyer, great practice!

You can not go wrong with using the services of Fong and Associates. Mr. Fong is vastly experienced, professional, knowledgeable and caring. His legal advice and immigration know-how was invaluable in facilitating my relative’s smooth re-entry into the US. Mr. Fong gives such personal attention and... all round advice to each client. I was very happy with their services and recommend this firm to all.

Posted by Raj | August 04, 2015 | Immigration

Simply the best!!

I engaged Fong and Associates for my long term visa to the USA and I got my visa. Their knowledge on the subject is exemplary. They take a lot of personal attention and care which puts one at ease. Throughout the process they were very prompt, helpful and not like the usual lawyers one is used to. I... highly recommend them for any kind of visa related issues. The price they charge is reasonable, transparent and competitive.

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William D. Fong's Lawyer Endorsements

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Linda Vega

Immigration lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bill Fond for over 10 years. He is professional with clients and colleagues. I know that is very diligent in his work, and is always available to give advice to fellow attorneys when they need it. As an attorney, he is brilliant and his clients are very fortunate to have his representation."

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In-Chul Sohn

Immigration lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Bill Fong for over 20 years. He's a persistent and conscientious lawyer."

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Angela Nicewonder

Immigration lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Darvishi

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Peña

Business lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sherrie Travers

Immigration lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William Fong generously volunteers free time answering questions on AVVO to assist those needing help with immigration problems. Mr. Fong is well respected by both judges and attorneys. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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David Altman

Immigration lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Fong is a well-respected Immigration attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer who truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and getting them the most favorable result possible. Mr. Fong is a terrific lawyer. I endorse Mr. Fong to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer."

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Gary Ilagan

Immigration lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Fong is an excellent immigration attorney with vast experience in employment-based and family-based immigration. He is a great resource, and I enjoy being able to discuss complex issues with him. Mr. Fong is an asset to the immigration bar not only because of his knowledge and experience but also because of his relationships and ability to network in an effort to improve the practice of immigration law, which helps the community at large. I strongly endorse Mr. Fong; he is one of the best."

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Howard Roitman

Immigration lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Harun Calehr

Immigration lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer.He has always been a personal mentor and supporter. When I sat for the Board Exam he gave me pointers. When I need to ask a question he's always available. When he needs an extra speaker for a CLE, he'll give me an opportunity. He's a seasoned and experienced fellow immigration practitioner, colleague, friend and mentor."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Luis Guerra

Immigration lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Attorney William D. Fong based on his vast experience and the quality of answers he provides to the community through Avvo. Attorney Fong is a passionate immigration advocate who really cares about his clients."

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Rehan Alimohammad

Immigration lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Fong is well-known and very experienced in immigration law. He is polite and very respected. I fully endorse him!"

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Howard Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fong is one of if not the best Immigration attorney in Texas. He is has an exceptional reputuation and is a credit to the legal community."

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Kyndra Mulder

Immigration lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fong is highly respected among his colleagues. he provides detailed and honest postings on AVVO assisting those with immigration questions. A true professional advocating on behalf of the immigrant and his clients."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fong provides detailed and honest postings on AVVO assisting those with immigration questions. His comments are extermely useful to not only AVVO posters but also to attorneys in the legal community. A true professional as shown by the comments from prior clients and the recognition from his fellow attorneys in Texas."

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Paul Fukuda

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Fong is a fantastic immigration specialist. I have referred many, many cases to him with great results. All of my client have been very pleased. You will not be disappointed with him or his staff."

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Lindsey Harris

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Karla Prieto

Immigration lawyer

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Brian Bates

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In-Chul Sohn

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Candida Paris

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Denise Mcgettrick

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Linda Vega

Immigration lawyer

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Harun Calehr

Immigration lawyer

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Rehan Alimohammad

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Gary Ilagan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Best Law Firms in the Houston-Metroplex Area - Immigration, Best Law Firms in America

2018

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Law Firms in the Houston-Metroplex Area - Immigration, Best Law Firms in America

2017

Best LawFirm in the Houston Metroplex area-Immgration, Best LawFirms in America

2017

Best Lawyers in America-Immigraton, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Lawyers in America-Immigration, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Best Lawyers in America-Immigration, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Best Lawyers in America-Immigration, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2011

Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2010

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2009

Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2008

Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2008

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2007

Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2007

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2006

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2006

Houston's Best Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2004

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2004

Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Managing Partner, Fong Ilagan, LLP

1994 - 2000

Senior Associate, Quan, Burdette, & Perez (now Foster Global)

Associations

2017 - Present

Goldman Sachs 10,000 small business program

State Bar of Texas

Member

Asian American Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

National interest waiver (EB-2)

Permanent residence

Alien of Extraordinary Ability EB-1(1)

U.S. permanent residence

Outstanding Researcher

Permanent residence

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Education

1994

Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Maryland, College Park

Speaking Engagements

2014

UPR summer class

Advanced business immigration

2014

University of Texas Fall Conference

"Preparation H"

2014

Houston Bar Association, CLE Committee

Immigration Basics

2013

University of Texas, Immigration Conference

Immigration Law Firm Management

2013

Summer Session

Employment-based Nonimmigrant Visas

2009

AILA National Conference

Ethics Workshop in Family Immigration

Publications

2011

F&A Corporate Seminar Nonimmigrant Visa Options for the Oil & Gas Industry

Languages

Mandarin

Spanish

French

Italian

Korean

Bulgarian

Tagalog

Taiwanese

Vietnamese

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